Potts Print\u2019s Cramlington facility provided the perfect stage for the highly anticipated UK stop of the\u00a0ROLAND Evolution World Tour<\/strong>, drawing in a wealth of print professionals, business leaders and industry innovators from across the country.<\/p>\n The event, held on 13th March 2025, offered a dynamic showcase of the Potts Print ROLAND 700 Evolution press operating live in a real-world production environment, leaving attendees inspired and impressed.<\/p>\n One of the day\u2019s highlights was an address by Daniel Godbold, the newly appointed Managing Director of Manroland UK, who delivered a clear and passionate message about the future of print and the critical role Manroland is committed to playing.<\/p>\n Speaking to a full house, Godbold emphasised not only the technological excellence of the ROLAND Evolution presses but also the need to bring fresh talent and diversity into the print industry.<\/p>\n \u201cPrint is 20% of all manufacturing \u2013 that\u2019s a staggering figure,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Godbold noted.\u00a0\u201cYet, there\u2019s a generation of bright, ambitious young people working in coffee shops and call centres who haven\u2019t considered print as a viable career. We need to change that narrative, show them that print offers an exciting, sustainable, and future-proof profession. Whether it\u2019s men or women \u2013 the latest technology levels the playing field, requiring brains, not brawn.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Godbold also underlined Manroland\u2019s unwavering commitment to partnership and long-term customer support.\u00a0\u201cWe don\u2019t just sell presses. We team up with you. From free training for life, to next-day parts delivery and immediate engineering support, we make your uptime and KPIs our priority. Couple that with German engineering excellence and low cost of ownership, and it\u2019s easy to see why Manroland presses continue to lead the market, decade after decade.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with Manroland experts from Germany, observe the ROLAND 700 Evo\u2019s cutting-edge features and network with peers from across the UK print landscape.<\/p>\n It was particularly meaningful to celebrate alongside Potts as they marked an incredible milestone -150 years of trading.\u00a0 As Daniel Godbold aptly remarked,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m certain Potts Print will still be operating another 150 years from now \u2013 though I might not be making that speech!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The event\u2019s success was capped with an evening\u2019s entertainment at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, with pre-dinner drinks and in-depth discussions with Manroland experts.<\/p>\n Mirko Kern, CEO Manroland Sheetfed GmbH, thanked everyone who attended\u00a0\u201cIt was truly a pleasure to see so many of you there and to share this exciting journey together. A special thank you goes to Potts Print, whose incredible support and hospitality played a key role in making the event the success it was\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n With overwhelmingly positive feedback and renewed industry confidence, the UK stop of the ROLAND Evolution World Tour proved not only a technical showcase but also a strong statement about the future of print: innovative, resilient and full of opportunity.<\/p>\n Watch Video<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n